Szechuan Peanut Butter Sauce

This sauce is fabulous, it is traditionally served with boiled dumplings in restaurants, Now you can make it at home, I double this recipe and toss it with pasta.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) smooth peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) oriental sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) light soya sauce
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cold water
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili sauce or chili oil
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice wine, Mirin or Sake.

Method

1. In your food processor, give the garlic a buzz.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth.